Today I have put a deposit down on a new car, using my current car as a part exchange. I am supposed to pick it up on Tuesday, however, I cannot find the log book ANYWHERE in my house. I know I have one obviously, but we moved house in October, and it seems to have got lost. I've had a brief look on the DVLA website, and they say 4-6 weeks and a fee of £19 for a replacement...but I'm not happy about waiting so long for my new car! Will the dealer take my car without a log book, or will the DVLA be able to fax a copy over...or is there any other alternative?
2007-03-11 10:35:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anon 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
I suspect that the dealer will be able to submit a request to the DVLA (as they would if they were buying any car) to check for outstanding finance or stolen cars, this should show you as the current owner (this different to standard hpi check). I would presume that they will accept your car if you sign a receipt of some kind to confirm that you have legally given them all rights to it and are entitled to do so (this is usually in the sales documentation anyway). They will be more concerned about getting the MOT and service history if available. I advise you to contact the garage and tell them about this, if they are selling you a car they will want to help you any way they can.
2007-03-11 13:38:10 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think your best solution would be to ask the dealer themselfs most of the time they will be ok as everyone else has pointed out they have to get a new form any way with the garage details as new owner the dvla might charge you for a fax as well or they might even be able to send the log book direct to the dealer
2007-03-13 04:48:04 · answer #2 · answered by fangmonger 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dealer will accept the car, the document is not needed as he will have the form to submit to the DVLA for a new one. They have to be informed of the change of owner anyway.
2007-03-11 17:39:52 · answer #3 · answered by tucksie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the dealer may be OK with obtaining the new paperwork, but it may be beneficial to make a phone call to advise them just to make sure, as I would hate for you to be disappointed on the day.
2007-03-11 18:03:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i went 2 the d v l a with no log book and tha replased it for 19 quid
2007-03-12 16:08:36 · answer #5 · answered by thomas m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it wont matter, if you lose a log book again there is a form to request a new one down at every post office next to the tax disc application forms
2007-03-11 21:22:30 · answer #6 · answered by fast eddie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with tucksie- don't worry about it; the dealer will have the forms to sort it out....
2007-03-11 17:44:57 · answer #7 · answered by Vertigogo... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋